The ability to lead and manage effectively is highly sought after by the children, young people and family's sector, as employers seek to produce and develop managers who can motivate, enthuse and build respect throughout their workforce. The hard and soft skills required by leaders and managers are frequently highlighted by employers as skills gaps in recruitment. Developing these skills will help students to meet career aspirations in leadership and management. The aim of this module is to help students to understand the difference between the function of a manager and the role of a leader. Students will consider the characteristics, behaviours and traits that support effective management and leadership. Students will learn about a range of theories drawing on the international landscape of leadership theory which have shaped the understanding of leadership and management and how these have provided a guide to action for managers and leaders who want to secure success for their organisation. Students will look at leadership styles, how and why they are used and the extent to which they are effective.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)

You will attend lectures on key topics. There will also be opportunities to participate in small groups to explore some of the key issues raised in lectures and undertake activities.

Guided Independent Study: (170 hours)

100 hours: Independent reading - You will be expected to read the recommended reading and utilise the learning materials which you will have full access to via Blackboard.
35 hours: conducting community needs audit in relation to services available for children, young people and families.
35 hours: completion of mock funding application for the development of a new project to support children, young people and families.

You will have access to a range of materials on Blackboard VLE including articles, session slides, and interactive activities.
You will also be able to access a variety of digital material through our Library and specialist databases.

MacKian, S. and Simons, J. eds., 2021. Leading, managing, caring: understanding leadership and management in health and social care. Routledge.
Mullins, L. (2016) Management and Organisational Behaviour. London; Pearson.
Kenny, S. McGrath, B. Phillips, R. (2017) Routledge Handbook of Community Development. Oxon; Routledge.

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Demonstrate a systemic understanding of leadership and management theories and principles, and their impact on the effectiveness of an organisation.

Knowledge and Understanding

Apply principles of project management to organising work with children, young people and families.

Application

Analyse a range of environmental factors which impact on the management of work with children, young people and families.

Analysis

The assessment for this module is to first stage of this is to conduct a community audit identifying what services are available to support children, young people and families and identify where gaps in provision may exist in light of local priorities and need.(LO1 – 3)

In this module learners will develop a critical understanding of management and leadership theory in relation to the children, young people and family’s sector. Learners will also learn about managing projects in the sector and conducting community audits and needs assessments in relation to local services.